Election Focus: Keep Your Eyes on the Prize!
Open Letter to Politicos and Millynneum Insight Blog Fans*
During a recent BPRSNY event here in NYC, CNN Analyst and Political Operative Jamal Simmons (President, New Future Communications) offered “behind the scenes” insight on his fascinating career in governmental affairs and revealed what PR pros can do to get out the vote during this historic Presidential Election year! Tips include:
> Encourage people to vote early (before work)—particularly in precincts of color where heavy turnout is expected due to the > Be prepared to “wait it out” … there may be long lines;
> Check the weather … take an umbrella;
> Help seniors and others obtain absentee ballots if they can’t make it to the polls;
> Drive or accompany friends and relatives to the polls … take a day off (if possible);
> Understand the issues and candidates’ positions (see websites);
> Make your views known via posts on mainstream blogs like The Huffington Post, Daily Kos, and Talking Points Memo;
> Political journalists and producers track these blogs for hot topics … if you feel there’s an important election issue that should be covered—start blogging
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